The George Washington University Law School

Washington, DC Private ABA Accredited

GWU Law Academic Overview

Founded in 1865, The George Washington University Law School, also known as GWU Law, is a private law school located in Washington, District of Columbia. The George Washington University Law School is a law school of the George Washington University. Last year, 514 students newly enrolled to the school and the total number of law school students is 1,870. With 594 faculties, the students to faculty ratio is 3 to 1.
For the academic year 2023-2024, the acceptance rate is 28.72% and the enrollment rate (yield) is 21.53% at The George Washington University Law School. The average LSAT score submitted by enrolled students is 168 and the average GPA is 3.85. You can check the detailed admission score and statistics.
The bar exam pass rate is 86.05%. For the 564 graduates in 2023, 514 students got full-time jobs and 3 got part-time jobs. You can check the employment summary by hiring status, position type, business, and more for The George Washington University Law School.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 The George Washington University Law School tuition & fee is $69,740 for prospective students. The tuition & fees increased by 3.50% compared to last year from $67,380 to $69,740.
80.48% of full-time students received grants and/or scholarships and the average grants amount is $25,000 at The George Washington University Law School. The average grant amount would cover 35.85% of tuition & fees.
Amount
2024 Tuition & fees$69,740
2023 Tuition & fees$67,380
Average Grant Amount$25,000
Grant Received80.48%

The George Washington University Law School Directory Information

The George Washington University Law School's calendar type is Semester system. An academic year starts August and January and, JD degree is conferred in September, January, and May. In order to earn JD degree, a student must receive credit for 84 credit hours of course work.
The application deadline for fall term 2024 enrollment is March 1, 2024. The application fee for full-time J.D. program is $80. The application can be waived for applicants who apply on or before priority deadline. Contact school's admission office (see directory information below) for eligibility.